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NC-v4 LTc2: Sensitive land protection
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Are historical sites established prior to the existence of floodplain maps still subject to floodplain compliance?
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Emily Purcell
Sustainable Design LeadCannonDesign
LEEDuser Expert
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May 10, 2023 - 6:20 pm
The floodplain requirement is only triggered for land that is not previously developed, so if your site was historically developed it would meet option 1 and none of the additional items under option 2 would apply.
If it's undeveloped land...I would think the floodplain compliance is still required. The flood map is just a tool that tells you the risk, which existed prior to the map being made, and the intent is to avoid high-risk land.
Afogreen Build
www.afogreenbuild.comGreen Building Consultant
247 thumbs up
July 4, 2024 - 5:55 am
Hi Lawrence,
If the entire site has been previously developed, then the project has met the requirements of Option 1, and no further action is necessary, as stated in the LEED BD+C v4 guide, page 65, step 2.
Best regards – Afogreen Build Team